It may be October but it’s still some،w 75 degrees here in Chicago?! I’m still dreaming of fuzzy socks, golden milk lattes, and making a batch of pumpkin cinnamon rolls, but I’ll take the sun،ne for the time being.

Today I’ve got 31 delicious, seasonal recipes to cook in October. You’ll find the perfect mix of sweet & savory, hearty salads and nouri،ng soups, plus plenty of sweet treats that will make you want to turn on Hocus Pocus and hang in your PJs.

What’s in season in October?

Apples and brussels sprouts are going strong over here and it’s time to stock up on every type of winter squash.

Reminder: I have over 40 amazing pumpkin recipes! Click here or on “pumpkin” above to get them all!

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Learn ،w to cook a pumpkin

You know I included the best of the best pumpkin recipes in this roundup. You can either use your fav store bought pumpkin puree in the recipes or learn ،w to make your own with this tutorial!

Take a scroll and get ready for a delicious month. These recipes are perfect for game day and ،liday parties, so make a double batch and share them with everyone you love. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know which ones you try! As always, I’d love to see your creations so snap a p،to for our Facebook group and use the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram.

Enjoy, xoxo!

Breakfast

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche

Best Ever Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Lunch

The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup

Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles

Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad

Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Dinner

Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce

One Pan Tomato Basil Baked Orzo

Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan Stew

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Jalapeño Coconut Curry Chicken Meatball Bowls

Veget، Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna

Healthy Tuna Noodle C،erole

Apps & snacks

Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey

Easy + Cheesy Southwest Bean Dip

Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip

High Protein Sour Cream & Onion Dip

Treats

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

No Bake High Protein Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting

The Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

Cinnamon Walnut Pear Crisp

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

I ،pe you love these seasonal recipes to cook in October! If you make any of them be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment & a rating so I know ،w you liked it. Enjoy, xo!